Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Philly Radio: Smooth Jazz Added To WDAS 1480 AM

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Philadelphia announced
Monday the return of Smooth Jazz sounds on ‘JJZ, after it was withdrawn in
2008.

Beginning Monday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. EST, the Smooth Jazz
format returns to the airwaves on WDAS 1480-AM and 106.1 HD2.

According to philly.com, the station will feature long-time
WJJZ personality, Michael Tozzi, who was the midday host and Program Director
of WJJZ-FM from 1995 to 2008. The format
will include a variety genres and artists, such as Dave Koz, Peter White and
Norman Brown.

"It's a proud moment for the music that so many love
and has been missing from the airwaves," said Tozzi. "I’d like to
thank the great team in Philadelphia
for their commitment to the format and passionate fans it speaks to."

"The re-birth of ‘JJZ fills a void for Smooth Jazz music,
which hasn’t had a local home in Philadelphia
for several years," said Brian Check, Vice President of Programming, Clear
Channel Media and Entertainment Philadelphia. "We're excited to bring back
Smooth Jazz programming for our listeners."